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Arsenal dropped points in the title race after being held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday.

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With Liverpool’s Merseyside derby being postponed the Gunners had the opportunity to close the gap on the league leaders to just four points but Mikel Arteta’s team failed to take advantage at Craven Cottage. They were put under pressure early in the match as the hosts released Raul Jimenez down the inside right channel and the striker slotted past David Raya with a fine finish.

The Gunners were sloppy and frustrated throughout the first half with Fulham set deep in a low block. William Saliba pulled a goal back after the restart, nodding home from another set piece to inspire hope of a comeback. In the dying stages Bukayo Saka believed he’d completed the comeback but his 88th minute goal was ruled out due to Gabriel Martinelli being offside in the build up.

Arsenal sit second int the table, for now, six points behind Liverpool who also have a game in hand.

Relive the updates from the clash at Craven Cottage in our live blog below:

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Fulham draw with Arsenal in Premier League

Gunners move up to second six points off Premier League leaders Liverpool

89’ DISALLOWED! Saka tucks in but Martinelli had strayed offside (FUL 1-1 ARS)

52’ GOAL! Saliba nods in equaliser for Gunners (FUL 1-1 ARS)

11’ GOAL! Jimenez slots Fulham into lead (FUL 1-0 ARS)

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Odegaard: “We dominated most of the game"

16:12 , Chris Wilson

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is first to speak to Sky, and he says that his side “dominated most of the game”.

“The first half wasn’t great. We were a bit sloppy and lacked energy and power. The second half was a lot better. It’s frustrating not to win. We were close in the end with the goal.

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“They’re a good team. They know how to defend. A solid block. We didn’t do enough today. We have to learn from that and straight back in for the next one.

“We have to focus on ourselves. We don’t care about the other teams [in the title race].

“We did a lot of good things. We have to do more and put the ball in the box more times. Maybe be a bit more direct and aggressive. We could have won it in the end.

“It’s a very long way to go. We’ve said hundreds of times we have to keep going game by game.”

FULL-TIME! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

16:01 , Chris Wilson

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FULL-TIME! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:57 , Chris Wilson

97 mins

The referee brings the match to an end as it finishes all square at Craven Cottage.

15:56 , Chris Wilson

96 mins

Another chance wasted as Saka is too isolated, and Rice is booked for stopping the counter by dragging down his man.

15:55 , Chris Wilson

95 mins

Was that the last chance? Arsenal come forward and Martinelli’s cross has too much on it, before Saka gets away in the box but is wasteful as his ball is straight at Leno.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:54 , Chris Wilson

94 mins

A few breaks in play after some fouls, and Fulham want a red card for Martinelli, but we play on.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:53 , Chris Wilson

91 mins

Fulham get forward but Wilson crosses straight into the gloves of Raya. At the other end, Martinelli is clipped and it’ll be yet another dangerous free-kick.

Rice tries to cross in buy fires the free-kick well wide.

GOAL DISALLOWED! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:50 , Chris Wilson

90 mins

Martinelli had indeed strayed off in the build-up. Needless in that area.

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We’re into five minutes of added time.

VAR CHECK

15:49 , Chris Wilson

It look like Martinelli has strayed offside in the build-up, just before Timber made the pass. That’s so poor if so.

GOAL! Fulham 1-2 Arsenal

15:48 , Chris Wilson

88 mins

GOAL! And the visitors have surely won it!

It’s a well-worked goal too, with Martinelli picking it up on the left from Timber’s pass. He drives towards the box and clips in a cross towards the back post that Saka tucks away, finishing well.

But wait...is it offside?

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:44 , Chris Wilson

85 mins

Martinelli beats Wilson down the right and clips in a cross, but he couldn’t get enough on it and Leno collects.

Moments later, Saka wins a free-kick after Robinson drags him down. He’s booked the for challenge too.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:43 , Chris Wilson

83 mins

Saka leads Arsenal back up the pitch, but they’re struggling to find any openings at the moment as Havertz’s clever through ball is read well by Bassey.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:41 , Chris Wilson

81 mins

Martinelli’s cross is cut out well by Lukic, before the Brazilian is booked for dissent.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:38 , Chris Wilson

79 mins

Both sides make changes as Odegaard comes off for Ethan Nwaneri for Arsenal, while Raul Jimenez is replaced by Rodrigo Muniz for the hosts.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:37 , Chris Wilson

77 mins

Rice tests Leno with a decent effort from just outside the box but a deflection ofF Lukic means it’s easy for Leno to make the save.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:35 , Chris Wilson

76 mins

Both sides are running out of time to win this one, and the chance creation has certainly slowed down.

It briefly looks like Rice has created a brilliant chance for Jesus as he chips a ball over the defence, but the Brazilian hesitates and Leno collects it. Not brave enough from the former City man.

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Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:32 , Chris Wilson

73 mins

Arsenal make two changes as Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Merino come on for Havertz and Jorginho.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:31 , Chris Wilson

71 mins

Martinelli – who replaced Trossard a few minutes ago – delivers an inviting cross that Fulham do well to get away. The hosts counter, led by Pereira latching onto the long ball, but he’s too isolated and he can only fire a low effort that Raya saves with his foot.

Moments later, Bassey gets a yellow for bringing down Havertz, and Arsenal have a free-kick in a dangerous area.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:29 , Chris Wilson

69 mins

Another great delivery from a corner from Rice. It finds Partey unmarked, about five yards out just inside of the far post, but he can only direct his header wide!

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:27 , Chris Wilson

67 mins

Good play from Iwobi to hold it up and win a free-kick, but the set-piece comes to nothing.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:24 , Chris Wilson

64 mins

More pressure from Arsenal but it hasn’t clicked from open play yet. They’re managing to completely contain Fulham in attack too though.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:21 , Chris Wilson

62 mins

Half a chance for Havertz as he latches onto Jorginho’s through ball before hitting a shot on the turn, but it’s tame and wide.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:20 , Chris Wilson

60 mins

Fulham bring off Smith Rowe and Traore for Andreas Pereira and Harry Wilson.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:18 , Chris Wilson

58 mins

Another Arsenal set-piece, but this one flies wide after Havertz got a touch.

Fulham are preparing some changes.

Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:16 , Chris Wilson

56 mins

Arsenal have the wind in their sails now, with Rice narrowly missing getting a head to a cross before Trossard cuts in and hits a low shot straight at Leno.

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GOAL GIVEN! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:14 , Chris Wilson

It’s given!

Rice swings in the corner and Havertz heads it back across goal, straight to Saliba, who just has to tap into an empty net!

GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

15:12 , Chris Wilson

52 mins

GOAL! And the away side are level!

It’s another set-piece too, but is it offside?

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

15:10 , Chris Wilson

51 mins

Lukić gets the first yellow card of the day after scything down Saka. From the free-kick, Rice delivers a brilliant ball into the corridor between the defence and the ‘keeper, but there’s no Arsenal shirt to convert it in!

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

15:08 , Chris Wilson

49 mins

Robinson gets past Partey down the left and fizzes in a dangerous cross, but it’s collected by Leno.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

15:07 , Chris Wilson

47 mins

Some early Arsenal pressure ends when Partey fouls Jimenez. The visitors need a goal soon if they want to turn this around.

KICK-OFF! Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

15:04 , Chris Wilson

Fulham get us started again in the second half. No change for either side.

HALF-TIME! Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

15:02 , Chris Wilson

An entertaining first half in the capital.

Arsenal have dominated at times but find themselves behind thanks to the game’s only real bit of quality so far – a great finish from Raul Jimenez.

Fulham look dangerous on the break, but Arsenal will be looking to start quickly – and avoid missing a huge chance to cut the gap at the top to just four points.

HT: Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:56 , Chris Wilson

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HALF-TIME! Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:49 , Chris Wilson

The referee brings the first half to an end and Fulham head into the break ahead!

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Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:48 , Chris Wilson

46 mins

We’re into the singular minute of added time.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:47 , Chris Wilson

45 mins

Both sides exchanging possession a few times near the middle of the park, and some sliding challenges flying in. A scrappy end to the half.

Odegaard has stayed down after landing awkwardly after a challenge from Berge...

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:43 , Chris Wilson

40 mins

Both sides are getting forward without really creating chances of note at the moment. Each side has seen one or two promising attacks breaking down due to a lack of quality.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:39 , Chris Wilson

36 mins

Fulham get forward again, this time led by Iwobi, but the former Arsenal man’s cross is cleared too easily.

Arsenal counter as Traore gives the ball away and it’s swept to Saka. He easily beats Bassey on the wing before testing Leno with a good low effort, and it goes out for a corner.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:35 , Chris Wilson

33 mins

Fulham do carry an air of danger when they do get forward, though they haven’t had a real chance since their goal. They almost do, but Smith Rowe’s touch is slightly off and the chance goes begging.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:32 , Chris Wilson

30 mins

Odegaard is finding plenty of pockets of space around the box, and Saka is providing a wide threat as always, but it just hasn’t clicked for the Gunners in attack yet.

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Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:30 , Chris Wilson

28 mins

We’re back into a state of Arsenal dominance at Craven Cottage, though once again there have only been a few half-chances for the visitors.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:26 , Chris Wilson

24 mins

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Another Arsenal set-piece is caught by Leno – no luck yet for the away side.

Moments later, Rice makes a deep run from midfield and Trossard finds him with a clipped ball over the top. The England midfielder is 1-v-1 but he’s under pressure from the defender, and he ends up dragging his half-volley wide of the far post.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:23 , Chris Wilson

21 mins

Saka’s first-time cross from a clipped ball over the top almost creates a great opening, but Fulham manage to clear. From the corner, Saka’s delivery is again brilliant, but Leno manages to bundle it away.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:21 , Chris Wilson

19 mins

Fulham are putting Arsenal under a little more pressure now when the visitors have the ball, notably in defensive areas. It’s almost paid off a couple of times.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:18 , Chris Wilson

16 mins

That goal has clearly filled the hosts with a lot of confidence, but it’s Arsenal threatening now before Odegaard loses it on the edge of the box.

Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:15 , Chris Wilson

13 mins

Arsenal’s first chance to get back into it comes from a free-kick, but Rice ends up blasting a shot over.

GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

14:14 , Chris Wilson

11 mins

GOAL! One attack, one pass in the final third, one goal!

It’s all so simple for the home side too. Jimenez makes the run down the right-hand channel and he’s fed in by Tete. He’s still got plenty to do as Saliba tracks back, but he squeezes a lovely finish low and across goal at an angle. Great goal.

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Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:12 , Chris Wilson

10 mins

Fulham’s first foray into the Arsenal half ends with the ball being played back to Leno. They are looking a bit more settled in possession now though.

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Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:10 , Chris Wilson

7 mins

Almost 87 per cent of possession so far for Arsenal, but no chances to report. They do win a corner though as Saka’s cross is turned behind.

Whenever they do get it, Fulham are losing it almost instantly.

Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:07 , Chris Wilson

5 mins

Fulham have barely ventured out of their half so far. Arsenal have been dominant in the opening exchanges.

Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:05 , Chris Wilson

3 mins

All Arsenal early on, with the visitors knocking it around the Fulham box before winning a corner.

Rice swings it in but Saliba can only glance it wide at the far post.

KICK-OFF! Fulham 0-0 Arsenal

14:01 , Chris Wilson

The away side get us underway at Craven Cottage.

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13:55 , Chris Wilson

Both sides are in the tunnel at Craven Cottage, and we’re around five minutes from kick-off in the capital.

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Match facts

13:45 , Chris Wilson

Fulham are unbeaten in their last eight league London derbies (W4 D4), their longest such run since a run of nine between February 2000 and September 2001, a streak that was ended by a 3-1 home loss to Arsenal.

Manager Marco Silva has won four of his 10 previous meetings with Arsenal across all competitions (D1 L5) with each victory coming with a different team (Olympiakos, Watford, Everton, Fulham) – he could win back-to-back games against the Gunners for the first time.

Harry Wilson has scored three goals in his last three Premier League London derby appearances, having netted just once in his first 21 such games for Fulham.

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Silva: “Let’s hope we can repeat the same"

13:40 , Chris Wilson

In his press conference, Fulham boss Marco Silva pointed out how “no-one surprises anyone in Premier League no more”.

“You know how Mikel and the Arsenal team respect everybody in this competition, they know that it’s really tough to play and win games at this level.

“We started last night, straight away to prepare for the game. Of course all of us, myself, Mikel [Arteta] would prefer to have a proper week to prepare the game on the weekend but we don’t have and we have to be ready for it.

“We know what is going to happen throughout the December month, it’s not going to be the first time for us, in 15 days we are going to have the same again.

“Last season, we did really well in that situation, we scored twice against them in set-pieces last season, and the reality is that they didn’t score [from a set-piece] against us, and let’s hope we can repeat the same.”

Where can I watch?

13:35 , Chris Wilson

Just 25 minutes until kick-off in the capital, so here’s a reminder of how you can watch today’s game.

Where can I watch?

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

Match facts

13:30 , Chris Wilson

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Arsenal have scored at least once in each of their last 18 Premier League games against Fulham, since a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium in February 2009.

The Gunners have won seven of their last eight Premier League London derbies (D1) since losing 2-1 at Fulham on New Year’s Eve last year. The Gunners have scored 5+ goals in four of these eight games, as many times as they had in their previous 113 league London derby matches combined.

Arteta’s side have scored five or more goals in five different away games in all competitions so far in 2024, and they have scored more goals from corners (22) and more goals from set piece situations (30, excluding penalties) than any other side in the Premier League since the start of last season.

Arteta: Arsenal want to be “the kings of everything”

13:25 , Chris Wilson

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Mikel Arteta said that his side want to be “the kings of everything”, after being called the kings of corners.

“Best atmosphere and stadium, the best at everything. Before it was we didn’t score enough, we didn’t challenge, we didn’t win big games for 20 years.

“We want to be the best at everything. The best academy, the best individual development for players. We want to be the best of the best. Recruit the best players, the best coaches, that’s the aim.”

On Fulham, he said that the game is a “big challenge, obviously we experienced it last year, we lost five points against them.

“I was being very complementary about them, about the coach and what they do. It’s always a really tough place to go”.

Today’s other fixtures

13:20 , Chris Wilson

There’s another important match taking place today at the top of the table, as Chelsea travel across the capital to face Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That one kicks off at 4.30pm, and we’ll have live coverage of that too.

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Leicester host Brighton at 2pm as well, while at the other end of the table, Ipswich host a high-flying Bournemouth side.

Match facts

13:15 , Chris Wilson

Fulham came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 in this exact fixture last season – they’ve never won consecutive league games, or even home league games against the Gunners in their history.

Arsenal failed to win either Premier League meeting with Fulham last season (D1 L1) – only between May 2011 and November 2012 (4) have they had a longer winless run against the Cottagers in their league history.

Head-to-head

13:10 , Chris Wilson

These sides have only met 58 times in the past, despite their first match taking place in 1904. In fact, they didn’t meet once between 1968 and 2001!

Overall, Arsenal have won 38 of the meetings, Fulham have won eight, and 12 have ended as draws.

Last season, the match at the Emirates ended as a draw, while Arsenal lost 2-1 in this fixture in December of last year.

Didier Drogba claims to have answer to stop Arsenal scoring from set-pieces

13:05 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba claims he has the answer on how to stop Arsenal scoring from set-pieces – and it’s remarkably simple.

The Gunners have become set-piece specialists over the past couple of years with no team in Europe having scored more than their 22 goals from corners since the start of last season.

Their 2-0 midweek victory over Manchester United that kept them right in the thick of the Premier League title race saw Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both score from corners. That led Arsenal fans to sing “set-piece again, ole, ole, ole.”

Didier Drogba claims to have answer to stop Arsenal scoring from set-pieces

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How the table looks

13:00 , Chris Wilson

There were some important results towards the top of the table last night, despite Liverpool’s match with Everton being postponed. Most notably, Manchester City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, so they sit in fourth, one point behind Arsenal and Chelsea and eight behind Liverpool.

Arsenal and Chelsea start the day level on points in third and second respectively, with Enzo Maresca’s side ahead on goal difference. They are both seven points behind Liverpool.

Team news

12:56 , Chris Wilson

Arteta has made two changes to the side that beat Manchester United. In defence, Oleksandr Zinchenko comes out for Jorginho, with Thomas Partey moving to right-back.

On the left wing, Gabriel Martinelli is replaced by Leandro Trossard.

Team news

12:52 , Chris Wilson

Marco Silva has made four changes to the side that beat Brighton 3-1 last time out. In defence, Kenny Tete comes in for Timothy Castagne at right-back.

In midfield, Saša Lukić replaces Harry Wilson, with Iwobi moving into a wing position. On the other wing, Riess Nelson drops out for Adama Traore.

Upfront, Jimenez replaces Rodrigo Muniz.

Line-ups

12:48 , Chris Wilson

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge, Traore; Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Jimenez.

Subs: Benda, Castagne, Cuenca, Sessegnon, Andreas, King, Godo, Wilson, Muniz.

Arsenal XI: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber;, Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard.

Subs: Neto, Tierney, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Sterling, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Jesus.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 8, 2024

Team news

12:40 , Chris Wilson

Line-ups are expected in five minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news.

Reiss Nelson is injured but can’t face his parent club anyway. Defender Joachim Andersen and suspended midfielder Tom Cairney are far bigger absentees for Fulham in any case. Harrison Reed is also out.

For Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori face fitness checks after missing the midweek win over United, but both Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are out.

Arsenal’s dangerous weapon provides first real twist in Premier League title race

12:35 , Chris Wilson

Here’s Arsenal’s match report from last time out...

A turn of Jurrien Timber’s head, and maybe a first real twist in the title race. Arsenal’s 2-0 win followed enough twists on the night itself. From a position at half-time where it looked like Liverpool would go 11 points clear, Mikel Arteta’s side have instead cut that lead to seven points. It feels like the first time that the leaders have been stripped back in months, while Arsenal are now building a real momentum.

They look like they can start to fly into one of those long unbeaten runs, even if this victory came from some of their earthier qualities. There weren’t quite the multi-angled attacks of the five-goal wins over Sporting and then West Ham United. Ruben Amorim’s Manchester Unitedwouldn’t allow that, for their part. Arsenal instead beat them with what has become a real weapon of choice, as they scored twice from set-pieces. Amorim insisted that that was the sole “difference”.

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Arsenal’s dangerous weapon provides first real twist in Premier League title race

Mikel Arteta claims comparisons with Stoke are a ‘big compliment’ for Arsenal

12:30 , Mike Jones

Mikel Arteta said it is a “big compliment” to be compared to Tony Pulis’ Stoke City side and said Arsenal want to be the “kings of everything” as he moved to defend the club’s impressive corner record.

The Gunners head to Fulham on Sunday having reduced the gap to Liverpool at the Premier League summit from nine points to seven after a 2-0 midweek win over Manchester United.

Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners in the second half to lay the foundations for the victory.

Mikel Arteta claims comparisons with Stoke are a ‘big compliment’ for Arsenal

Fulham vs Arsenal prediction

12:25 , Mike Jones

Fulham to cause the Gunners a scare, but too much attacking talent will win the day for the visitors. Fuham 1-2 Arsenal.

Fulham vs Arsenal predicted line-ups

12:20 , Mike Jones

Here’s how we see the two teams lining up against each other this afternoon:

Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Pereira, Berge, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Muniz

Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

What is the team news?

12:15 , Mike Jones

Reiss Nelson is injured but can’t face his parent club anyway. Defender Joachim Andersen and suspended midfielder Tom Cairney are far bigger absentees for Fulham in any case. Harrison Reed is also out.

For Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori face fitness checks after missing the midweek win over United, but both Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are out.

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Where can I watch?

12:10 , Mike Jones

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event. Subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

When is the match?

12:05 , Mike Jones

Arsenal head to Fulham for a 2pm GMT kick-off at Craven Cottage on Sunday 8 December.

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Fulham vs Arsenal

12:00 , Mike Jones

Arsenal face fellow London opposition this weekend as they look to keep up the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, but after beating Manchester United in midweek from another couple of set-piece goals, Mikel Arteta will have high hopes of embarking on another winning run.

The Gunners trail the league leaders by a hefty seven points just 14 matches in, and are actually third in the table heading into the weekend, with Chelsea above them on goal difference.

With Manchester City also only two points further back there’s little margin for error in either direction and they face a tricky trip to Fulham now, with the Cottagers in-form and up to sixth after beating Brighton last time out.

Marco Silva’s side have jumped to the head of the queue of the challenging pack outside potential Champions League spots - but consistency is everything for them as only three points separates them all the way back to 13th-placed Manchester United.

Fulham v Arsenal

Saturday 7 December 2024 13:30 , Jack Rathborn

Welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of Fulham v Arsenal in the Premier League.

It promises to be a fascinating clash at Craven Cottage, where our chief football writer Miguel Delaney will be on hand to provide the latest updates and analysis in this gripping title race.

Plus we’ll have minute-by-minute updates from kick-off and the team news from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Spurs host Chelsea in another London derby.

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